March of the Aspen

I like the island of autumn color Brian. The composition works for me. Only minor suggestion is to have a little more room on the left edge. Beautiful autumn scene none the less.

I like the colors and that your composition places the brightest trees in the center. This keeps my attention in the image instead of pushing it away when there are highlights at the edges. It looks like a slight rotate to the left might be in order as most of the trees seem to be leaning right, strictly from a perspective standpoint. I usually level my tripod and then rotate slightly in processing for the best perceptual feel.

There is a couple of minor edge distractions along the bottom. Lower left corner has a little yellow foliage in it that you might consider de-saturating a bit as it stands out against the pine trees.There is also a small inclusion of orange foliage at the bottom along the pine trees that you might consider cloning to look like the pine trees. They are pretty minor, but the final image will be better for it.

The whole image would benefit from a little brightening IMO. I know it was overcast, but that isn't evident in the image, so the image will be judged as though it was underexposed.

I love this one. Beautiful autumn scene.

Beautiful fall colors here Brian. I really like how many different yellow tones you captured here. I agree with Brad about the trees all leaning to the right. Maybe a bit of CCW rotation would balance it out.

Brian,

A lovely autumn image. I agree with most of Brads points - a good summary of suggestions.

As far as the composition, it's solid. Not meant to be critical, but generically speaking the comp is a static one. what I mean is that it's not like a near/far composition - everything here in in the same plane so to speak. The composition is based on the arrangement of elements within the scene. And I think you've done well in selecting and framing those elements - and considering Brads good suggestions.

Color, saturation and luminosity looks great

Lon

Sorry I'm late to the party, Brian.

Hmmm, I think I know this spot. I really like this. I see the "s" in the composition as giving it flow and motion. And, the large version shows how much clarity and detail you have in the shot. A slight vignette will help the edge elements Brad mentioned. And, my personal taste would call for a minor amount of sat and contrast, particularly in the mid-tones. I think it's a well done image, Brian!

Thanks everyone for the constructive comments. I appreciate the feedback!!